Create your own car company

[Beeblebrox237]

Brand name: Aquila Motors
Logo:

Headquarters Location: London
CEO: Me!
Company Type: Specialist sports cars
Factory Location: Birmingham
Dealership Locations: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Riyadh, Beverly Hills, Monaco
Number of Car Models: 2

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Model Name: Ace
Trim Levels: Ace, Ace Sport (Ace Racing to follow)
Body Style(s): Coupe, convertible
Engine(s): 4.0 litre V12, naturally aspirated
Drivetrain(s): FR
Transmission(s): 6 speed manual, 7 speed DCT
Location of Factory: Birmingham
Cost of Development: 1200 cr
Brief model description:
The Aquila Ace is a dynamic, exciting supercar. It is available as a two seat coupe or convertible, with a balanced RWD chassis. It can be had with a slick 6 speed manual or a racy 7 speed dual clutch gearbox. It's designed for the gentleman enthusiast, who might use his Ace to commute to work on a nice day, dissect a mountain road on a summer evening, or take it to the limit on the racetrack on Sunday. Comfortable enough for everyday use but equipped with a high revving 550 bhp V12 and lightweight construction and materials, the Ace has breathtaking performance.

Model Name: Interceptor
Trim Levels: Interceptor (more to follow)
Body Style(s): Coupe, convertible
Engine(s): 4.0 litre V12, naturally aspirated
Drivetrain(s): FR
Transmission(s): 6 speed manual, 7 speed DCT
Location of Factory: Birmingham
Cost of Development: 0 cr (same engine, transmissions, and chassis architecture as the Ace)
Brief model description:
The Aquila Interceptor is the ultimate GT car. It's equally at home crossing continents, carving canyon roads, or simply driving around town. Like the Ace, the Interceptor uses our modular RWD chassis architecture. It uses the same engine, tuned to make 500 bhp but with more torque and a more relaxed nature. The spacious 4 seat coupe or convertible body and commodious boot make for easy long distance travel. The car is dynamic and poised on the road, but supple and relaxing to drive when cruising.


Expenditures:
Product development - 1200 cr
Small factory - 1000 cr
Headquarters - 500 cr
Dealerships x 6 - 1500 cr
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Total: 4200 credits

As I am far under budget, I have agreed to lend Paula Deen Motors 3850 credits to help them cover their debts. The terms and conditions of the agreement are as follows:

The amount of the loan is 3850 credits. The loan will be fully repaid with interest in 8 quarters. After 4 quarters at least 1500 credits must be repaid. The interest rate will be 5 percent, therefore the total amount owed comes to 4042.5 credits. If Paula Deen Motors is unable to fulfill any of these terms, the company must either file for bankruptcy or relinquish a 51 percent stake in the company to Aquila Motors.



Expenditures - 4200 cr
Loan to PDM - 3850 cr
______________________
Free credits - 1950 credits

 

[JMoney]

^That's what I like to see.

What would hatchback and wagon bodystyles cost?

The same as coupes and sedans; I'll add them to the list.

Grayfox, Jahgee, Durwinning, BMan, CaptAir, Danny, Beeblebrox, and Psycho, welcome! I couldn't find any major problems with your starting posts. Because we had three players before midnight EST last night, I'll say the game started then. I'll give everybody their sales and profit information at the end of every quarter.

Psycho: You can go into debt, but I wouldn't reccomend it, especially at the start of the game. Looks like you are covered by Beblebrox, however.

Beeblebrox: Model descriptions are good- I probably should put them on the form anyway.

EDIT: I'm going to start writing the profit superformula, and I will use it when I give Q2 results tonight.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

I'll have a crack at this as soon as I get to an actual computer and internet connection.

 

[AlvaroF]

Starting Form
Brand name: Daemoniorum
Logo: (board of directors need a meeting to decide on the logo)
Headquarters Location: Lisbon
CEO: Álvaro Francisco
Company Type: A bit of everything
Factory Locations: Alentejo (small plant)
Dealership Locations: Lisbon; Madrid; Paris; London
Number of Car Models: 3

Car Model Specification Form 1
Model Name: 300
Trim Levels: Standard. Comes with what you would expect in a car nowadays (other versions to come)
Body Style: Sedan/Hatchback
Engine: 2.0L I4 Twin-Turbo
Drivetrain: FR
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Location of Factory: Alentejo

Car Model Specification Form 2
Model Name: 400
Trim Levels: Standard. Comes with what you would expect in a car nowadays (other versions to come)
Body Style: Coupe
Engine: 3.0L V6 Hybrid
Drivetrain: FR
Transmission: 7-speed semi-Automatic
Location of Factory: Alentejo

Car Model Specification Form 3
Model Name: 500
Trim Levels: Standard. Comes with what you would expect in a car nowadays (other versions to come)
Body Style: Coupe
Engine: 5.0L V8
Drivetrain: FR
Transmission: 7-speed semi-Automatic
Location of Factory: Alentejo

Total Cost: 5550

 

[DurWinning]

So after figuring the pricing of the Hatchback Body Style, my total cost for start up and 1 model comes out to be 4,100 CR.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Starting Form
Brand name: Arkell Automotive really had no idea here so just stole a name from some sign
Logo:

Headquarters Location: my shed, UK
CEO: moi, @The Stig Farmer
Company Type: bit of everything - but models are simple and cheap
Factory Locations:
Dealership Locations:
Number of Car Models: 2

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Car Model Specification Form 1
Model Name: Scamp
Trim Levels: -
Body Style(s): hatchback
Engine(s): I4 turbodiesel
Drivetrain(s): FF
Transmission(s): manual
Location of Factory:
Description: You Get More Than What You Pay For. The Scamp is a quality-built hatchback for the masses - everyone can afford to own and run one.
Cost of Development (see below): 850cr

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Car Model Specification Form 2
Model Name: CarGo see what I did there??
Trim Levels: -
Body Style(s): ute
Engine(s): I4 turbodiesel
Drivetrain(s): FF
Transmission(s): manual
Location of Factory:
Description: The CarGo hits the modern, overly expensive 'lifestyle' truck right where it hurts - it aims to be the cheapest truck on the market. Built on the versatile Scamp platform, it promises reliability in a strong working package.
Cost of Development (see below): 200cr

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Expenditure List
Medium Factory (40,000 cars built/quarter) Cost: 6,000cr
4x Dealership (300-900 cars sold/quarter) Cost: 250cr x 4 = 1,000cr
Headquarters Cost: 500cr

I4 engine: 100cr
Turbocharger: +200cr
Diesel: +100cr
Manual Transmission: 100cr
FF Drivetrain: 250cr
Hatchback Body Style: 100cr
Ute Body Style: 200cr

=

Total expenditure: 8,550cr

Current balance: 1,450cr

 

[Firehound427]

I think I'll have a go at this!

Starting Form:

Brand name: Firehound Police Vehicles
Logo: See attachment
Headquarters Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
CEO: Firehound427
Company Type (ex. Supercars, SUV's, etc.): Police vehicles
Factory Locations: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Dealership Locations: Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Francisco, California, USA
Number of Car Models: (be sure to fill the form out for new car models): 2 (more possibly under development)

Here are the vehicles I will choose to market:

Model Name: FPV Enforcer
Trim Levels: Patrol, Pursuit
Body Style(s): Sedan
Engine(s): 3.6 V6, 6.2 V8, 3.6 Turbo V6
Drivetrain(s): FR, F4
Transmission(s): 6 Speed Automatic
Location of Factory: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Description (optional): The FPV Enforcer is a sedan designed for the needs of law enforcement everywhere. It is designed to be strong, easy to repair, and with the choice of an economical V6, strong-pulling V8 engine, or best-of-both worlds turbo V6. It shares many components with the Peacekeeper SUV.
Cost of Development (see below): Cr.2950 (Components shared with other model)

Model Name: FPV Peacekeeper
Trim Levels: Patrol, Pursuit
Body Style(s): SUV
Engine(s): 6.2 V8, 3.6 Turbo V6
Drivetrain(s): FR, F4
Transmission(s): 6 Speed Automatic
Location of Factory: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Description (optional):
The FPV Peacekeeper is an SUV ready for whatever law enforcement can throw at it. The RWD model is pursuit rated while the AWD model is capable of tackling a variety of terrain. All models come with plenty of space and a strong V8 engine as standard, with a turbo V6 available as an option. It shares many components with the Enforcer sedan.
Cost of Development (see below): Cr.3750 (Components shared with other model)

Expenditure List:

Headquarters: Cr.500
Small Factory: Cr.1,000
Dealers x2: Cr.500
V6 Engine: 150 + 300 for development = Cr.450 (Shared between two models)
V8 Engine: 250 + 250 for development = Cr.500 (Shared between two models)
Turbocharger: 200 + 300 for development = Cr.500 (Shared between two models)
Automatic Transmission: 200 + 300 for development = Cr.500 (Shared between two models)
FR Drivetrain: 150 + 300 for development = Cr.450 (Shared between two models)
F4 Drivetrain: 350 + 300 for development = Cr.650 (Shared between two models)
Sedan Body: 200 + 200 for development = Cr.400
SUV Body: 500 + 200 for development = Cr.700

Total Expenditure: Cr.6150

Also, is it possible that future models could be developed or more dealers built and added to the company?

 

[PsychoMuppet]

Psycho: You can go into debt, but I wouldn't reccomend it, especially at the start of the game. Looks like you are covered by Beblebrox, however.

It's not me that spent more than 10k. Looks like it was Danny who Beeblebrox is loaning money to.

 

[DurWinning]

I have to ask. Would a Muscle car count under the Coupe category?

 

[Beeblebrox237]

I have to ask. Would a Muscle car count under the Coupe category?

If it has two doors, I'm assuming yes.

 

[DurWinning]

If it has two doors, I'm assuming yes.

Ok thanks

 

[ildd]

Or you guys could play Automation.

But I guess this works...

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Do we have to be a car company? Or can we be a tuning firm? (Such as Quattro GMbH, AMG///, STi, Nismo, Brabus, etc.)

 

[DurWinning]

Or you guys could play Automation.

But I guess this works...

I don't have the money to but Automation. If I did you would see me less on GTPlanet and more on Automation.

 

[BKGlover]

Or you guys could play Automation.

But I guess this works...

I'd have bought it if the demo hadn't 1) slowed my laptop to a crawl and 2) gotten very tedious very fast. I'd rather stare at the non-game known as the Sims than tedious tinkering for no reason. Perhaps the full game is better, but I will need something better than this bottom-dollar bit I'm working with.

This on the other hand can be quick, done in an hour, and the fact that it's on an active forum means it has built in multiplayer!

BOT: I'm intrigued. I need something to fill dead time, but I have questions, and more than "what's the profit formula"

1. If a brand goes bust, can the proprietor start from scratch or would they have to work with/for someone else?
2. By 'Large Truck' are you talking lorry/tractor or a heavier pick up? I THINK the former, but my thoughts are generally wrong. If so, a Heavy-duty pickup would be nice as well, at least for those who use them(me IRL).
3. After a time, can we branch off and resemble the big boys of today like Toyota and GM?
4. Possibly tying into Q1, will there be a unit cost for everything? Maintenance for facilities?
5. As we build, can we change names if we feel it no longer fits the brand?
6. Could we upgrade the pieces(engine,trans,etc) to better stats?
7. Lastly, what about trying to create something not on the list, say for some nostalgic sucker wants a 2-stroke engine?

Also, @Danny ,why would you make me laugh so hard! @The Stig Farmer , for a sign-grabbed name, that one works well. Rolls of the tongue easily.

 

[Slash]

I don't need to.

There's already a company who caters to my tastes.

The only company I would want, is one who can reproduce old vehicles.

 

[BKGlover]

Start FERD, make the FERD FTEENTHOUSAND and all the Ford knock-offs you want.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Start FERD, make the FERD FTEENTHOUSAND and all the Ford knock-offs you want.

GerTer. Mersterng. Fersiern. Transert.

 

[Jahgee]

Model Name: Jahgee ObligatoryMoneymaker
Trim Levels:
Body Style(s): SUV Body Style
Engine(s): Hybrid I4 engine
Drivetrain(s): F4
Transmission(s): 6 Speed Automatic
Location of Factory: Charlotte, NC
Description (optional): The SUV that every company has now a days that's only purpose is to make mone
Cost of Development (see below): 1100 CR

Total CR: 1350 CR

 

[JMoney]

The profit formula will remain a secret- player knowledge of it may lead to cheating. It uses randomly generated numbers, so don't bother to figure it out yourself. A player who started in the middle of Q2 will have their first profits at the end of Q3, their first full quarter.

Q2 2014 Profits

@ItGivesYouWings 1650cr
@Grayfox 450cr
@Jahgee1124 50cr
@The Bman 360cr
@DurWinning 250cr
@Capt Air -20cr

It will help if your company is bigger, and has more outreach. Just because your profits are low doesn't mean they can't be turned around.

Do we have to be a car company? Or can we be a tuning firm? (Such as Quattro GMbH, AMG///, STi, Nismo, Brabus, etc.)

Not at the moment, but you can always add a tuning firm to your existing company.

@DurWinning Yes, a muscle car is a coupe. Unless you are talking about modern chargers.

@BKGlover
1. Either/Or
2. The Former.
3. Yes.
4. Yes, they are variables in the formula.
5. Of course.
6. Yes, by spend more on design and development than the listed cost.
7. I'll probably handle it case-by-case.


I'm very pleased with how many players joined- I never thought it would be this popular at the start. Thanks to all who have given your time and thought.

 

[ildd]

Brand name: Harrbol
Logo: (golden wings with an H in the middle)
Headquarters Location: Houston, Tx
CEO: Harris & Garrbol
Company Type (ex. Supercars, SUV's, etc.): Maker of sedans and coupes, ranging from average, to luxury, to sports car
Factory Locations: Detroit, Mi. Lufkin, Tx.
Dealership Locations: Houston, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas, Seattle, Detroit, Charleston, and Boston.
Number of Car Models: 1 (at the current moment)
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Car Model Specification Form
Fill this out before a new car goes on sale.
Model Name: Memrix
Trim Levels: "Memrix" "Memrix S" "Memrix 4WD"
Body Style(s): Full-sized luxury sedan
Engine(s): 5.4L V8(standard; 402 hp), 6.1 L V8(S, 520 HP)
Drivetrain(s): FR; 4WD
Transmission(s): 7-speed automatic
Location of Factory: Detroit, Mi
Description (optional): A full-sized luxury sedan that will comfortably seat 5 adults and can deliver them in style, and in a timely fashion.
Cost of Development (see below): 1,150 CR

Small factory in Detroit and Lufkin +2,000 cr
8 Dealerships + 2,000 cr
Headquarters +500 cr
(Total spent) 5,650 Cr
(total cr remaining) 4,350 cr

@JMoney689 mind giving me a quick Quarter analysis? Only 12 minutes late.

 

[JMoney]

Brand name: Harrbol
Logo: (golden wings with an H in the middle)
Headquarters Location: Houston, Tx
CEO: Harris & Garrbol
Company Type (ex. Supercars, SUV's, etc.): Maker of sedans and coupes, ranging from average, to luxury, to sports car
Factory Locations: Detroit, Mi. Lufkin, Tx.
Dealership Locations: Houston, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas, Seattle, Detroit, Charleston, and Boston.
Number of Car Models: 1 (at the current moment)
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Car Model Specification Form
Fill this out before a new car goes on sale.
Model Name: Memrix
Trim Levels: "Memrix" "Memrix S" "Memrix 4WD"
Body Style(s): Full-sized luxury sedan
Engine(s): 5.4L V8(standard; 402 hp), 6.1 L V8(S, 520 HP)
Drivetrain(s): FR; 4WD
Transmission(s): 7-speed automatic
Location of Factory: Detroit, Mi
Description (optional): A full-sized luxury sedan that will comfortably seat 5 adults and can deliver them in style, and in a timely fashion.
Cost of Development (see below): 1,150 CR

Small factory in Detroit and Lufkin +2,000 cr
8 Dealerships + 2,000 cr
Headquarters +500 cr
(Total spent) 5,650 Cr
(total cr remaining) 4,350 cr

@JMoney689 mind giving me a quick Quarter analysis? Only 12 minutes late.

Well, I'm on eastern time, so 72 minutes, but I'll pretend this was posted yesterday and formulate you tomorrow night. It normally would be sat. night, because the cars need time to go on sale.

 

[ildd]

Well, I'm on eastern time, so 72 minutes, but I'll pretend this was posted yesterday and formulate you tomorrow night. It normally would be sat. night, because the cars need time to go on sale.

Right, sorry. I saw you posted at 11:57(my time) so I thought I wasn't too late

 

[Grayfox]

Foxtech Motors has a new car.
Model Name: Vulpis
Bodytype: Hatchback(based on the Honda GA1)
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual with LSD
Engine: 1.3 Turbo Charged I4.
Drivetrain: FF

Info on car:
A full track day inspired hothatch, all non essentials have been removed so it is just the driver and the car for a pure driving experience
the following changes have been done
Radio removed
A/C removed
Sound dampening removed
Powersteering removed
Traction Control removed
Brakes have been upgraded
Wheels are wider with low profile sport tires
Suspension has been stiffened.

 

[Doog]

This could be interesting.

Starting form

Brand Name: Bavarian Motors
Logo:

Headquarters Location: Munich, Bavaria (Germany)
CEO: George Costanza
Company Type: Affordable cars that prioritize driver involvement (think Mazda).
Factory Location: Munich
Dealership Locations: Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle
Number of Car Models: (be sure to fill the form out for new car models) One

Car Model Specification Form

Model Name: None (dependent on trim-level)
Trim Levels: 200E, 250E, 300E, 200D, 300D, 300T, 300TD
Body Style(s):

200E, 300E = Naturally-aspirated sedan
250E = Turbocharged sedan
200D, 300D = Turbo-diesel sedan
300T = Naturally-aspirated wagon
300TD = Turbo-diesel wagon

Engine(s):

200E = 2.0L Naturally-aspirated inline four cylinder (190 horsepower/185 lb-ft)
250E = 2.0L Turbocharged inline four cylinder (225 horsepower/258 lb-ft)
300E, 300T = 3.0L Naturally-aspirated inline six cylinder (250 horsepower/265 lb-ft)
200D = 2.0L Turbo-diesel inline four cylinder (165 horsepower/240 lb-ft)
300D, 300TD = 3.0L Turbo-diesel inline six cylinder (215 horsepower/330 lb-ft)

Drivetrain(s): FR
Transmission(s):

6-Speed Manual Transmission
8-Speed Automatic Transmission

Location of Factory: Munich
Description (optional): A rear wheel drive alternative to mid-sized sedans that emphasizes build quality and driver involvement.
Cost of Development (see below):

Expenditure List

Medium Factory (40,000 cars built/quarter) Cost: 6,000cr
Dealership (300-900 cars sold/quarter) Cost: 250cr (x3) = 750cr
Headquarters Cost: 500cr
I4 engine: 100cr
I4 engine + turbo: 300cr
I4 engine + turbo + diesel: 400cr
I6 engine: 150cr
I6 engine + turbo + diesel: 450cr
Manual Transmission: 100cr
Automatic Transmission: 200cr
FR Drivetrain: 150cr
Sedan Body Style: 200cr
Wagon Body Style: 200cr

Total: 9500cr

 

[BKGlover]

So the Random Number God has been implemented? Well 🤬.

I'm going to assume a few things here, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong:

• Spending more on development will probably not have a linear progression, so the law of diminishing returns is also in effect.
• We can go back to an item and do more research later.
• Some form of supply/demand has been implemented.
• Location isn't killer, but can make a difference.
• Metric measurements recommended.

BTW, I took the liberty of going back and looking at the "Create a Nation" threads. Proceeded to reach post 8 before I knew how much better an idea this is than those were. No offense, but the Nations had too many variables and unknowns, at least with this we are looking at something resembling real life now, even if scaled down.

PS: I'm in. Shark, HarrBol, Texas is big enough for three of us, right?


OFFICIAL NOTICE OF COMANY ESTABLISHMENT(Effective for Q4 2014)

Official Corporate Name: Lone Star Motor Company
Corporate HQ: Mineral Wells, Texas
Owner/CEO/Chairman: BKGlover
Corporate Typecast: Looking to be an across-the-board brand, compete with Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge.
Factory Locations: IH-20 & US 281(Small Factory) & Mineral Wells, TX(Handbuilt)
Dealership Locations: TX- Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Lubbock, Houston, Mineral Wells(Personal Pick-up).
Number of Models: 0 (I need to think about these)

Expenditures:
500-HQ Established.
1000-1 Sm. Factory
100-1 Handbuilt Fact.
1250-5 Dealerships
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2850-Establishment Cost

10000-2850=7150 to develop with.

 

[Danny]

Excuse me, there must be some mistake. I'm not rich yet.

 

[PsychoMuppet]

No sales yet? Doh!

 

[PeterJB]

Starting Form
Fill this out to start your company. See the expenditures list to check costs.
Brand name: Brook Motors
Logo:

Headquarters Location: Chichester, UK
CEO: Peter Brook
Company Type: Executive saloons and high end super cars
Factory Locations: Guildford, UK. Hanover, Germany
Dealership Locations: Bristol, UK. Nottingham, UK. Munich, Germany
Number of Car Models: (be sure to fill the form out for new car models) 3

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Car Model Specification Form
Fill this out before a new car goes on sale.
Model Name: Baserunner
Trim Levels:
Body Style(s): Sedan
Engine(s): 3.6L V8
Drivetrain(s): F4
Transmission(s): Semi-Automatic
Location of Factory: Hanover (Small)
Description (optional):
Cost of Development (see below): 900 Cr.

Car Model Specification Form
Fill this out before a new car goes on sale.
Model Name: Voyager
Trim Levels: Voyager, Voyager S
Body Style(s): SUV
Engine(s): 2.4L I4, 4.0L V8
Drivetrain(s): F4
Transmission(s): Manual
Location of Factory: Hanover (Small)
Description (optional):
Cost of Development (see below): 1,300 Cr.

Car Model Specification Form
Fill this out before a new car goes on sale.
Model Name: GTS
Trim Levels:
Body Style(s): Supercar
Engine(s): 6.0L V10
Drivetrain(s): MR
Transmission(s): Semi-Automatic
Location of Factory: Guildford (Hand built)
Description (optional):
Cost of Development (see below): 1,200 Cr.

Expentidure:

1 Small Factory: 1,000 Cr.
1 Handbuilt Factory: 100 Cr.
3 Dealerships: 750 Cr.
HQ: 500 Cr.
2 V8s; 500 Cr.
I4: 100 Cr.
V10: 300 Cr.
2 F4s: 700 Cr.
MR: 500 Cr.
2 Semi-Automatics: 600 Cr.
Manual: 100 Cr.
Sedan: 200 Cr.
SUV: 500 Cr.
Coupe: 100 Cr.

Total expenditure: 5,750 Cr.
Remaining funds: 4,250 Cr.

 

[DurWinning]

Car Model Specification Form
Fill this out before an new car goes on sale.
Model Name: Phoenix Rapier
Trim Levels: None (at the moment)
Body Style: Coupe/Muscle
Engine: 5.2L V8
Drivetrain: FR
Transmission: 6 - Speed Manual
Location of Factory: West Milford, NJ
Description: Leading the charge for Modern Muscle cars is the Phoenix Rapier. With a 5.2L V8 and a 6 - Speed Manual Transmission, the Rapier will either get you from A to B quickly or down the 1/4 Mile in 9 Seconds.
Cost of Development: 600 CR (See Pricing Chart on First Page for Costs)